BCCI working group member for compensation for all age-groups

NEW DELHI: Saurashtra’s Jaydeh Shah, who is part of BCCI’s newly-formed working group for domestic cricket, feels all age-group cricketers should be compensated for loss of games last season and not just Ranji players. Shah, who is a former Saurashtra captain, said how to compensate the cricketers and the quantum of the payout will be […]

West Indies beat Australia by 56 runs; lead series 2-0

Gros Islet (St Lucia): Shimron Hetmyer made 61 in a 103-run partnership with Dwayne Bravo which set the West Indies on course to a comprehensive 56-run win over Australia in the second Twenty20 international. Bravo went on to make an unbeaten 47 on Saturday as the West Indies made 196-4, plundering 123 runs from their […]

West Indies beat Australia by 56 runs; lead series 2-0

Gros Islet (St Lucia): Shimron Hetmyer made 61 in a 103-run partnership with Dwayne Bravo which set the West Indies on course to a comprehensive 56-run win over Australia in the second Twenty20 international. Bravo went on to make an unbeaten 47 on Saturday as the West Indies made 196-4, plundering 123 runs from their […]

Husband in jail, woman hangs self to death in Qazigund

Qazigund: In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old woman was found hanging at her home in Qazigund area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, while her husband is in jail, officials said on Sunday.   An official said  that the woman (name withheld) aged 25, was found hanging inside her room in Churath village of Qazigund.   […]

UP population draft Bill: Those with over 2 kids can’t contest local polls, apply for govt jobs

UP population draft Bill: Those with over 2 kids can’t contest local polls, apply for govt jobs

Public servants who adopt two-child norm will get 2 additional increments besides other benefits Lucknow: According to a draft of the proposed population control Bill, anyone violating two-child policy in Uttar Pradesh will be debarred from contesting local bodies elections, from applying for or getting promotion in government jobs, and receiving any kind of government […]

Helpline for healthcare workers facing mental health issues launched

New Delhi: A number of associations of doctors and psychiatrists from around the world have joined hands to launch a dedicated helpline for healthcare workers to address stress, depression and other psychological issues faced by them during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an official statement issued on Saturday, the Global Association of Physicians of Indian Origin […]